Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #100
Word (Wort)

die Iris

Translation (Übersetzung) iris
Pronunciation (Aussprache) [iːʁɪs]
A2
Nouns
Beginner
Neutral
Tags (Tags)
nature anatomy flower eye
Refers to both the flower and the part of the eye. Context determines meaning.

Iris - German Nouns - Iris Meaning - Iris Translation - Iris Nouns Examples

Iris is a German Nouns

Learn Iris meaning, translation, pronunciation, and usage examples. Iris is classified as a Noun in German grammar.

Iris Examples (Beispiele) in English

Iris examples with English translations. See how to use Iris in sentences. Iris example sentences in English below.

Die Iris ist ein Teil des Auges.
The iris is a part of the eye.
Anatomy
Im Garten blühen viele bunte Iris.
Many colorful irises are blooming in the garden.
Gardening

Iris — common mistakes (English)

Learner-focused corrections for Iris — typical errors vs. correct German, with short explanations.

  • Using 'der Iris' instead of 'die Iris'
    die Iris
    Iris is feminine, so the article is 'die'.
  • Confusing with 'Iris' as a name
    die Iris (the flower/eye part)
    As a name, it's capitalized but not used with an article.

Iris Word Family - Iris Related Words - Iris Family Members

Iris Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Iris word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Iris family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Iris related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Hypernym (Oberbegriff)
Blume
Meaning: flower
Example: Die Iris ist eine Blume.
Noun
Auge
Meaning: eye
Example: Die Iris ist ein Teil des Auges.
Noun

Iris Usage - Iris Collocations - Iris Idioms - Iris Synonyms - Iris Antonyms

Iris Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Iris Collocations (Kollokationen)

Iris collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Iris word combinations and how to use Iris with other words naturally.

die Iris des Auges
the iris of the eye
High frequency
blaue Iris
blue iris
Medium frequency
Iris pflanzen
to plant irises
Medium frequency

Iris Synonyms (Synonyme)

Iris synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Iris and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Iris similar words and their usage.

Regenbogenhaut
Meaning: iris (of the eye)
High similarity
Schwertlilie
Meaning: iris (flower)
High similarity

Iris Semantically Related Words - Iris Contextually Related Words - Iris Thematically Related Words

Iris Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Iris semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Iris. Explore Iris related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Iris contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Regenbogenhaut Schwertlilie Pupille Linse

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